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  1. Ose
    Emilia
    3 hours ago

    Unexpected kindness where there usually was misunderstanding, being exposed or bullying or simply finding only closed doors. For some reason, this stopped. It is almost hard to believe that this should be having an end, but for the first time since long, i feel warmth and being respected and it starts as if i could start to trust in being included. It brings tears to my eyes in great relief, as it was so painful all the time. It has been as if reliving childhood trauma again and again. May be i needed this to crack open. I don´t know, but the surprise that this should have an end is almost unbelievable. So grateful for this almost fundamental and unexpected change. Happy to share it here, and thank you for your listening. Thank you.

    1. sparrow51014
      sparrow
      7 minutes ago

      I am grateful for this miracle,
      dear Emilia . . .
      may it continue to bless you
      in the future
      with love . . . ♥

  2. Robin Ann
    Robin Ann
    3 hours ago

    I am going to take a few days away from here while dealing with my daughter’s illness. She is still in the hospital. I appreciate prayers and thank you.

    1. sparrow51014
      sparrow
      6 minutes ago

      Your daughter,
      dear Robin Ann,
      remains in my heart
      as she continues to face her challenges . . .
      you do too. ♥

    2. Joseph
      Joseph McCann
      57 minutes ago

      May healing thoughts and vibes reach your daughter, Robin Ann.

    3. Ose
      Emilia
      3 hours ago

      May the good progress your daughter had made continue, dear Robin Ann. My prayers will be with you and your daughter. Blessings to you.

  3. Mary
    Mary
    10 hours ago

    I had to think about this question for a bit. Then I thought about the article, “Searching for Purpose? Try Living Gratefully.” The lead to this article is on the same page as the Daily Question, the page on this website that I come to each day. I remember reading this article a month or two ago and finding it to be helpful. I think about and fret a bit over things like finding my purpose. This is purpose-anxiety as the article explains. I was surprised to find it to be so helpful the first time I read it. I was pleased to find it so helpful again.
    Sending love.

  4. Charlie T
    Charlie T
    10 hours ago

    Hmmm, surprised? I don’t think I’ve been truly surprised lately. I’m not sure if that’s a good thing or a bad thing.

    1. L
      Loc Tran
      1 hour ago

      Charlie, I find it to be a good thing. As the old saying goes “No news is good news.”

    2. sparrow51014
      sparrow
      10 hours ago

      My first impulse is to agree with you,
      dear Charlie . . .
      I will have to think on this.
      Thank you. ♥

  5. Avril
    Avril
    13 hours ago

    My fifteen-year-old daughter sharing deep gratitude and appreciation for proseprity and privilege. She is aware that not everyone has the same life experience and showed deep humility. She is also wanting to engage is positive social change.

    1. Mary
      Mary
      10 hours ago

      This is beautiful, Avril. I am not surprised. ♥️

    2. L
      Loc Tran
      12 hours ago

      Avril, she sounds mature beyond her years.

      1. Mary
        Mary
        10 hours ago

        Yes.

  6. D
    Drea
    14 hours ago

    The open, loving support I recently received from a group after I shared a vulnerable topic.

  7. Ngoc Nguyen
    Ngoc Nguyen
    14 hours ago

    Currently, nothing has happened to surprise me, but I’m absolutely looking for a surprise. May everyone have a wonderful day filled with love and joy. 🌸

    1. L
      Loc Tran
      12 hours ago

      My Ngoc, I can tell that you love surprises. I’m not a planner, but this is one area where we’re also on opposite sides of the coin.

  8. Patti
    sunnypatti
    15 hours ago

    My father-in-law sent me a gift card for Christmas. In the 6 1/2 years I’ve been with his son, he has never sent anything – which is fine! He doesn’t usually celebrate or acknowledge anything, so it was a pleasant surprise getting a gift card. I texted him to thank him, and he told me he wanted to find something yoga-related for me, but since he knows nothing about it he thought a gift card would be better. It was truly a nice surprise, and I was able to get a yoga book I’ve been wanting and some mat cleaner 🙂

    1. Joseph
      Joseph McCann
      49 minutes ago

      SunnyPatti, I have been married to my lovely wife Cheryl for 37 years. I know my father has never sent Cheryl anything, either. He is 93 now, so he better get a move on!

    2. D
      Drea
      14 hours ago

      What a lovely surprise! Hope this is a new tradition for him.

  9. L
    Loc Tran
    15 hours ago

    My biggest surprise these days is having to rely less on backstage politics, because being closer to god brings me greater protection and automatically allows me to rest my mind.

    1. Mary
      Mary
      10 hours ago

      “… being closer to god brings me greater protection and automatically allows me to rest my mind.”
      Beautiful, Loc.

  10. Mary
    Mary Mantei
    15 hours ago

    Sunday evening, we met young friends for dinner at a local restaurant. They are from out of town and we had this restaurant in mind as it is “kid friendly” and they have 3 kiddoes. Historically, the two oldest, 5 and 7, have not been all that pleasant to be around, I have actually used the term brats. And along with that, I love their energy! My surprise was how engaging they were with very little disrespect for one another or their parents. I understand the nature of children and so appreciate their take on things. Disrespect is another story. It was such a treat to see they may be moving through that. ♥️

    1. Mary
      Mary
      9 hours ago

      I’ve had this experience too, Mary. I have found it to be very encouraging!

  11. Michele
    Michele
    15 hours ago

    Each year I try to go to see the beautiful Christmas Lights at Florida Botanical Gardens in Largo. This year was special because we took my dad. I was surprised to find out he had never been before. His wife, Pat, used to sing in the Clearwater Choir and had performed there years ago. We all had a great time. They do an outstanding job.

    1. D
      Drea
      14 hours ago

      Aww, this story warms my heart.

  12. Joseph
    Joseph McCann
    15 hours ago

    My facial skin seems to be recovering at a good clip. One week since I finished the fluorouracil treatment. One to three weeks, I was told, for healing. I am surprised and grateful. I must say it was awful. Peace, Love & Surprise. Namaste.

    1. Ose
      Emilia
      3 hours ago

      So happy for you that it is healing so quickly, dear Joseph. May full recovery be soon. Blessings.

    2. Mary
      Mary
      9 hours ago

      I’m happy for you, Joseph.

    3. sparrow51014
      sparrow
      10 hours ago

      I don’t like to admit in the moment
      how uncomfortable a situation is,
      dear Joseph,
      but can only say how awful it was,
      once it is almost over.
      You were so gracious while suffering,
      but now we know how bad it was.
      You’re coming out now
      with flying colors. ♥

      1. Joseph
        Joseph McCann
        44 minutes ago

        Right now the color of a properly steamed crab!

        1. sparrow51014
          sparrow
          4 minutes ago

          Oooh . . .
          not quite there yet. 🙂

    4. Carol Ann Conner
      Carol Ann Conner
      13 hours ago

      I’m very happy for you, Joseph. Such a wonderful surprise. May your healing continue and your surprise be nurtured even more!

    5. Michele
      Michele
      15 hours ago

      Glad the tx is over and now you can continue on with the healing process.

  13. D
    Deann
    15 hours ago

    My new job, it wasn’t what I was looking for, buts it’s where I am supposed to be right now.

    1. Mary
      Mary
      9 hours ago

      So interesting, Deann. From my experience, new jobs can be very surprising. I’m glad that see the good in it. ♥️

  14. Carol Ann Conner
    Carol Ann Conner
    16 hours ago

    My first reaction/answer to today’s question (What has surprised me in a positive way recently?) was “Not much!” Honestly, upon awakening very early this morning, I’ve had to initiate my gratefulness practice because my current personal challenges and the “us and them” mentality rampant in the world these days can make it hard not to feel like there is nothing I can do to lift myself or another up. Then I read Richard Rohr’s meditation for today which reminded me that my focus needs to be on “being” not “doing.” I share the link to the reading which I found to be a very positive and helpful reminder. https://cac.org/daily-meditations/dissolving-into-love/

  15. EJP
    EJP
    17 hours ago

    The kindness of strangers…….

    1. Antoinette88615
      Antoinette
      11 hours ago

      EJP! I know right ? The so called strangers are us our brothers and sisters. They do everything for us . We are so blessed. Thank you . 🙏

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